Mark Twain State Park and Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site Closed for Managed Deer Hunt Starting Nov. 5, 2026
Mark Twain State Park and Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site will be closed from 4 p.m. on Nov. 5, 2026, until 10 a.m. on Nov. 9, 2026, due to a managed deer hunt. Only registered hunters and people working the event will be allowed on the property. All camping and lodging within the park will be unavailable from Nov. 5, 2026, through Nov. 8, 2026.
For more information, please call the park office at 573-248-9980. For a complete list of closures and advisories, please visit our Park and Site Status Map.
Halley's Comet Disc Golf Course
Come play a round of disc golf at Halley's Comet Disc Golf Course. This nine-hole course is designed for all ages and skill levels and features a variety of hole types. The course is located in the Buzzard's Roost day-use area. Parking and restrooms are available year-round, and water is available during the on-season. The course is free to play, and discs are available to borrow if you do not have your own.
